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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1931
Page
1
In a New Jersey address, Governor Roosevelt argued government must not infringe individual liberties and that national power is limited by state powers. He warned against misperceptions of government as omnipotent and urged the public to act as motor taxes rise nationwide.
The Portland Oregonian critiques the U S legal system noting long case delays in New York State and City courts and suggesting better coordination of Ohio courts could meet demand. It argues superior justice requires fewer, clearer laws to curb widespread corruption and delays.
Cement plants from the United States Canada Cuba and Mexico launch the Sixth Annual International Accident Campaign. The Portland Cement Association leads a broad safety push with national and state labor departments, raising a flag over mills to mark a no-accident month. Past campaigns cut accidents and fatalities. this year aims for continued, even greater progress.
Pennsylvania bought or sold farm products and surplus supplies worth 54 million dollars. Co operative associations represented about one percent of total agricultural commerce in 1930, with large organizations like the Dairymen's and Producers' Co operative Assocations active in Pittsburgh. The report by market analyst H A Hanemann notes the volume was low in 1929 and 1930 but shows growth, highlighting key groups and regional activity. (Partial OCR fragment ends with a church meeting summary on page five.)
Nazareth Chapter 252 of the Order of Eastern Star held its 13th anniversary at the Odd Fellows Building hall. Life memberships were presented to twelve past worthy matrons including Hattie K. Gold and Laura A. Shafer. Marion M. Hangen gave an address, with Hattie K. Gold replying. A sketch of the chapter’s history was presented by Mayme Fehner and Lena Hagenbuch.
Dr J O Reed will explain the Area Plan of Tuberculosis Eradication at a meeting on Thursday evening May 28 at 730 Daylight Saving Time in the Dee mer School House Williams Township. County Agent B L Coleman arranged the meeting with farmers in Williams Township seeking to join the plan and testing may begin by July 11 as funds become available from the legislature.
The Tall Cedars Male Chorus of Easton under Edgar F Lehr performed a concert at Nazareth High School auditorium. Local Ramblers orchestra provided incidental music. Program included Viking Song Moonlight and Roses The Jolly Roger and three Negro Spirituals. Bertram Milheim played accordion with several pieces. Mr and Mrs William Andrews visited Upper Neuburg with Stephen Gower and wife.
Announcements are in the mail for the annual meeting of the Northampton County Children’s Aid Society to be held Wednesday June 3 at 12 15 at the Hotel Bethlehem. The luncheon meeting will be held jointly with the Rotary Club of Bethlehem. Edwin D Solenberger general secretary of the Children’s Aid Society of Pennsylvania will be the speaker. Reservations may be made at the society office 130 South Fourth Street Easton PA by card or telephone Easton 603.
Memorial services for Civil War veterans will be held at various cemeteries under Captain Owen Rice Camp No. 20 Sons of Union Veterans. The schedule includes May 30 at 8 45 Schoeneck and local cemeteries May 31 at Newton and 2 pm Mooretown, June 7 at 9 am Saylorsburg area cemeteries, plus a Memorial church service next Sunday at 7 20 pm at the Moravian church. Scouts, American Legion and G A R members are invited to join.
In Bangor on May 1, 1931, banks including Bangor Bath Nazareth and Portland adopted an Ameri can Bankers Association and Pennsylvania Bankers Association resolution. They will reduce time deposit rates to 3 percent per year starting July 1 1931. TheNazareth National Bank and Trust Co Second National Bank Nazareth Merchants National Bank of Bangor First National Bank of Bangor Bangor Trust Company National Bank of Bath and Portland National Bank join in the move setting a statewide uniform rate.
Pen Argyl Male Chorus of 15 voices lines up a spring rally at Haman Evangelical Church next Sunday with a 10 a.m. combined worship and Sunday school service. Special music from the choir and visiting friends, plus addresses by Pastor W. Harris and others. Ev. L. C. E. Rally at 6:45 p.m. features short talks by Norman Granda and Paul Werkheiser. At 7:30 p.m. the Pen Argyl Male Chorus performs selections led by Thomas Evening Program.
Local schools physical education department under Miss Elmira Ott and Andrew Leh showcased a sequence of folk dances and games in the high school gym. First graders opened with The Chimes of Dunkirk, followed by Rabbit's Nest. Second graders performed Jolly Is the Miller and Your Head Your Shoulders. Third graders presented Nixie Polka and Poison Ball, highlighting rhythm, coordination, and active participation.
The Ladies of the Golden Eagle met in Eagle Hall Thursday evening with strong attendance. Noble Temple Carrie Barrall presided, roll call and relief committee report followed by minutes read and approved. Mrs Laura Kirkendall reported on the Reading State Convention and noted details of the order's work. A Temple of Sorrow will be held for Frances Eckert, and next week new officers will be nominated.
Nazareth High School’s Senior Class has surpassed four hundred subscriptions for the yearbook the Comet. To avoid shortages reported last year, the class increased print runs and will accept late orders by phone through business manager Marion Kern at 486 or from any senior this week.
Memorial Day exercises and parade planned for Saturday May 30 assemble at Centre Square 9 45 prayer by Rev George Kleckner, band selections, memorial address by Rev Allen Meek, procession to St Johns Union Cemetery for aInvocation by Rev H C Snyder plus music by Nazareth Band and Harold Knecht Post 415 American Legion drum corps and a volley by Sons of Union War Veterans Reserves
Freshman class at Nazareth High School presented a class picture during the regular assembly period led by class president Truman Kidd. The event included a synopsis of painter Robert Patterson and the Flying Cloud clipper. A group of freshmen also performed a varied program under Miss Weikel with humor pieces and a sketch titled Mama's Boy featuring Jack Nagle, Clara Edelman, and Beatrice Carmel. Music featured a violin duet by Kathryn Haldenman and Eleanor Getter with Mary Repsher, and a piano solo by Orthea Heyer.
Pride of Ackermanville Council No 219 hosted a district gathering Tuesday evening. Representatives came from Councils 18 219 181 and 183 with Whitfield Council 183 winning the banner for largest attendance. Next meeting set for Bethlehem on July 13.
The Davidson Poultry Farm forwarded two settings of Buff Orpington eggs to Charles Prior in Westminster England. Prior reported twenty of thirty eggs hatched and expressed strong satisfaction with the results despite the longer voyage. Eggs were in transit two weeks and arrived in good condition.
Nazareth High School honors were announced by Miss Florence Nicholas principal. Valedictorian is Rohn Truell editor of The Comet and footballer. salutatorian is Gladys Walker associate editor of The Comet. Beatrice Rundle receives honorary Craig. Commencement June 25 in the high school auditorium with Dr Henry B Crane of Onan Park Methodist Episcopal Scranton Pa as speaker.
Harrisburg May 27 The Game Commission invites true stories about Pennsylvania wildlife for a prize yarn contest. Hunters must specify time and place and provide verifiable witnesses. Submissions describe hand to hand battles with wounded bear or deer, noting authentic details and local conditions.
Rotary Club members and guests enjoyed a talk and a slide showing points of interest from a West Indies trip led by William Gano assistant general manager of Penn Dixie Cement Corporation's plants. President F H Martin presided with Edward Heilman leading the meeting and Harol Snyder on piano. Nelson Oliver won the attendance prize as plans for upcoming programs were announced including autobiographies by three new members and farm visits to J E Fulmer for alfalfa dryer demonstrations.
A period advertisement offers a roster of men who can perform any class of work and are ready to be hired. It urges employers to call and have the right man sent quickly, signed by C. ef .
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